In the Mood for Handmade

Lately I feel overworked and when I start to get this way I just want to stop all together. Some how I pull through it and go through my crazy to do list one by one. Its the only way I can get it done. It can be hard sometimes and I want to do this and then that and then this and then I start to feel like I have gotten nowhere. Anybody ever feel like this? How do you cope?

I felt exactly this way when I woke up this morning...my motivation was gone and my to do list was way too long. Before last week, I would have kept going and been really dreadful to be around all day but I've just discovered pilates (a bit slow, I know!). Taking a bit of time to breathe and focus and know that I'm doing something good for me has really helped to make a day like today great!! My list is still really long but I know I'll get through it. Take some time to do something for yourself...it's worth it!

ugh, i feel like this more often than i'd like to admit. i think that deciding on one thing "to do" or to create and narrowing your focus is a good idea. if you try to spread yourself too thin, you won't be able to accomplish much but focusing on the task at hand (like designing one card) is an easy way feel to feel like you've accomplished something.

i feel like that all the time... i always feel behind on my to-do list. even when i am super determined to finish so many things in one day, i never can get to the end of my list. but my husband reminds me that that's just the way life is. and it's okay to not be "on top of things" all the time, as long as i'm trying my best. and i'm sure you're trying your best too! and you are making progress in the big picture, even though you may not see it at the end of each day. you can do it!

I go to the yard, take my shoes off and feel the lovely grass on my toes, then look up to the sky for a few mintues. Its an instant pick-me-up, and then I can keep going on that long list of things to do! Good luck, and have a lovely day :-)

I am there with you, this year has flown by and I have so much on my list. Working my long hours is not making it easier. I really need a vacation just to work on my personal goal list.Sometimes I cry,sometimes I just crawl under the covers,Sometimes I pour a very large glass of wine. but to get things done on the list. I pick 2 easy items and 1 hard and focus on those for the day.

I can relate to this completely. The last ten days have been so crazy. I am sleeping 3 hours a night and haven't been able to spend time with DH & my one year old.But I have decided to relax today no matter what. Work just has to wait. I am going to curl up with decor magazines, play with my lil girl and have a nice dinner with DH

oh Rachel, i feel like that all too often... most of the time the 'to do list' just can't be ignored, but occasionally you just have to put it aside and get creative for your own sanity... it's amazing how it can give you a new found sense of energy and clarity... :)

Rachel, I often feel like this. When it comes to blogging and finding inspiration I find I have folders both on my computer and in a folder which are simply pictures which provide eye-candy and seem to stimulate my creative juices going again.xx